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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.13, 709.50 and 281.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.13, 709.50 and 281.25 is: 388.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.13 : 709.50 = 281.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.13/709.50 = 281.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.13x = 709.50 × 281.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.13x = 199,546.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,546.88/514.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.13

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